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Best preamp combination with Hegel H30?

Hi guys, wondering if you have any experience matching this great amp with the right preamp?
I am considering.
Hegel P30
Classe CP 800
Mcintosh C500
Pass XP25

Your inputs highly appreciated.
thanks
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knghifi
1,668 posts
 
I’m driving my Hegel H30 with a VAC SigMKIIa SE pre. The VAC has low output impedance so a beautiful match.

A local H30 owner spent a year searching for preamp and also settled on a VAC SigMKIIa SE. He demoed Shindo, Hegel P30, Luxman C-800f, ARC Ref5SE, Rogue, VTL ... FYI SE is a different animal to regular MKIIa.

H30 is an excellent amp and I prefer it over many more expensive SS amps. GL!
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skoczylas
240 posts
 
I'm jealous the h30 looks amazing. My only small piece of advice is to try to get something that works well with balanced xlr connections because the hegels all seem to do best with those inputs rather than rca. 
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mribob
229 posts
 

I have a Hegel H-30, and was running with VAC older Phi Beta, modded to permit tube rolling, and it sounded great. Recently switched to Veloce Battery powered tube preamp, agree with above; it works a tad better when using the
 balanced IC's. Love my Hegel...it has gobs of power, yet sounds refined and detailed. I leave it powered on all the time, and its been very reliable.

Have not like it when paired with the Hegel pre...if you want a solid state pre, I've heard it with Constellation inspiration line, and it also was a good match. Best match was the DartZeel, but can't afford it. Love it with a good tubed pre....better than solid state pre.

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